25 Tag Teams WWE Broke Up Too Early
25. The Hurt Business
The Hurt Business formed in 2020 with MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and Cedric Alexander. The faction dominated Raw, with Lashley winning the WWE Championship and Benjamin and Alexander capturing the Tag Team Titles. Their mix of power and professionalism made them a standout group during the pandemic era. Despite strong momentum and fan praise, WWE abruptly disbanded them in early 2021. The breakup ended one of the most promising modern factions far too soon. In 2025, they are now running their faction in AEW with the name 'The Hurt Syndicate.'
24. RK-Bro
Randy Orton and Riddle formed RK-Bro in 2020 during the pandemic era. They captured the Raw Tag Team Championships and became fan favorites due to contrasting personalities. WWE booked them in high-profile matches against top teams on Raw and major pay-per-view events. Their in-ring chemistry and comedic interactions drew significant fan attention. However, WWE quietly split them in 2022 owing to Orton’s injuries and Riddle’s singles push. The team never reunited full-time and their breakup ended a popular modern tag team prematurely.
23. Edge & Christian
Edge and Christian formed their tag team in the late 1990s. They won multiple WWE Tag Team Championships and revolutionized ladder matches. The company booked them in feuds with The Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz, creating iconic TLC matches at SummerSlam 2000 and WrestleMania 17. The team split when Edge moved to singles storylines in 2001. WWE never reunited them as a long-term duo after the breakup. Their teamwork and creativity left a lasting impact on tag team wrestling.
22. AJ Styles & Omos
AJ Styles and Omos teamed briefly in 2020 as part of WWE’s Raw brand. The company booked them as a dominant pairing, with Omos providing raw strength and Styles delivering technical offense. They participated in multiple tag matches against top teams. The duo captured attention for their contrasting styles. However, the promotion split them in 2021 as Styles returned to singles feuds. Their short-term alliance ended before fans could see long-term dominance.
21. The Dudley Boyz
Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley debuted as a tag team in WWE in 1999. They captured multiple Tag Team Championships and innovated tables-focused matches. WWE booked them in feuds with top teams, including The Hardy Boyz and Edge & Christian. Injuries and singles pushes led to temporary separations. The team officially disbanded in 2005 but reunited later in other promotions like TNA. Their WWE breakup ended one of the most decorated tag teams of the Attitude Era.
20. The Hardy Boyz
Matt and Jeff Hardy formed The Hardy Boyz in the mid-1990s. They won multiple WWE Tag Team Championships and elevated ladder and TLC match styles. WWE frequently booked them in high-risk, high-reward matches. They separated during periods of injury and singles pursuits. Both rejoined WWE multiple times but never maintained a long-term tag team run. Their breakups occurred despite high fan demand. The Hardy Boyz remain one of WWE’s most influential and athletic tag teams.
19. The Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection
The Rock and Mankind formed The Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection in 1999. WWE booked them in entertaining storylines and tag team matches, where they also won the WWE Tag Team Championship. They became known for comedic segments like the “This Is Your Life” skits. The duo defended titles across multiple feuds and pay-per-views. WWE disbanded them after a short run, focusing on singles pushes. The team never reunited full-time after their initial split.
18. The Wyatt Family
Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, and Erick Rowan formed The Wyatt Family in 2013. WWE booked them as a dominant stable, often attacking top stars on Raw and SmackDown. The team captured tag championships and held key storylines in the mid-card and main event. Internal splits occurred as Harper and Rowan pursued singles careers. Wyatt’s solo push further dissolved the group by 2017. WWE never reunited them as a stable after Harper’s departure. The Wyatt Family’s breakup ended a creative and dominant faction prematurely.
17. The Bar
Sheamus and Cesaro formed The Bar in 2016. They captured multiple Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships and became a dominant force in the division. WWE booked them in feuds with top teams like The New Day and The Usos. Their teamwork combined brute strength and technical skill, earning critical praise. WWE quietly separated them in 2019 to pursue singles careers. The Bar never reunited after the split. Their breakup ended a team considered one of the strongest of the modern era.
16. Team Hell No
Kane and Daniel Bryan formed Team Hell No in 2012, pairing a comedic gimmick with strong in-ring ability. They won the WWE Tag Team Championship and defended it across Raw and SmackDown. WWE booked them in feuds against top heel teams and participated in multi-man matches. Their chemistry created both entertaining and competitive moments. The team split in 2013 after storylines emphasized personal conflict. WWE reunited them briefly in 2018, but the full-time partnership ended permanently. Team Hell No remains one of WWE’s most memorable comedic tag teams.
15. Enzo & Cass
Enzo Amore and Big Cass debuted as a team in NXT in 2013. They became known for charisma-driven promos and strong fan connection. WWE promoted them to Raw, where they captured the WWE Tag Team Championship. Their breakup occurred in 2017 after storyline tensions and backstage reports. Cass pursued a singles push while Enzo’s career faced controversies. However, WWE never reunited them as a tag team and the duo was later released. Their split ended one of the most energetic and crowd-pleasing duos of the modern era.
14. American Alpha
Chad Gable and Jason Jordan formed American Alpha in NXT in 2015. They captured the NXT Tag Team Championship and impressed fans with technical wrestling and teamwork. WWE promoted them to the main roster in 2016. Storylines in 2017 revealed Jordan as Kurt Angle’s kayfabe son, causing WWE to split the team. Gable and Jordan pursued separate singles careers but Jordon soon had to retire due to prominent neck injuries. The team never reunited in a significant run and their breakup halted one of WWE’s most skilled modern tag teams.
13. The Usos
Jimmy and Jey Uso debuted as a tag team in 2009. They won multiple Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships over their careers, making them one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history. The Usos showcased high-flying skills combined with strong teamwork during their illustrious run. They participated in feuds with top teams like The New Day and The Street Profits. WWE separated them during storyline tensions within The Bloodline in 2023. Despite stellar solo runs for Jey Uso resulting in a heavyweight title win, the breakup ended a consistent era of tag team excellence. Despite solo pursuits, their combined legacy remains significant as evident with their current run also featuring Roman Reigns.
12. The New Day
Kofi Kingston, Big E, and Xavier Woods formed The New Day in 2014. WWE initially presented them as comedic characters before turning them into record-breaking champions where they held gold for 483 days. They won multiple Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships. Big E’s solo push in 2021 ended the full-time trio run until his retirement due to a severe neck injury. Kingston and Woods continue to team up even today, but the original unit has split after the duo's heel turn in 2024. The New Day influenced modern tag team presentation and regard them as one of WWE’s most successful modern factions.
11. The Brothers of Destruction
The Undertaker and Kane teamed for the first time in 1998. WWE booked them in high-profile matches, including pay-per-views and championship bouts. They won multiple WWE Tag Team Championships. Storylines frequently interrupted their alliance, creating sporadic appearances. The company never really provided a long-term run for the duo. Their team showcased unmatched power and intimidation but solo careers hampered their run in the long run.
10. Cryme Tyme
Shad Gaspard and JTG debuted as Cryme Tyme in 2006. They quickly gained popularity with a street-smart, comedic gimmick. WWE booked them in numerous tag matches but never crowned them champions. In 2010, WWE scripted Shad’s heel turn, effectively ending the team. The duo never returned as a permanent unit with the company releasing both the members later.
9. Los Guerreros
Eddie and Chavo Guerrero created Los Guerreros in 2002. Their slogan, “We lie, we cheat, we steal,” made them fan favorites despite heel tactics. They won multiple WWE Tag Team Championships. The uncle and nephew combination of Eddie and Chavo delivered highly technical, fast-paced matches. WWE scripted jealousy between them in 2004, breaking the team. The duo never reunited in WWE afterward. Moreover, Eddie’s death in 2005 solidified the team’s legendary status and left a lasting mark on tag team wrestling.
8. Legacy
Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Ted DiBiase Jr. formed Legacy in 2008. They dominated Raw and interfered in main event matches. The faction held the WWE Tag Team Championship and elevated second-generation talent. Internal conflicts led to their 2010 breakup which led to a triple threat match at WrestleMania 26. Cody Rhodes pursued singles competition afterward, while DiBiase struggled with momentum and eventually released from the company. WWE never reunited Legacy in any form and their split ended a faction capable of long-term influence.
7. The Prime Time Players
Darren Young and Titus O’Neil made their WWE debut as The Prime Time Players in 2012, quickly earning fan attention with their charisma, humor, and chemistry. The duo became a staple of the tag team division, featuring in memorable segments and high-energy matches. Their biggest achievement came in 2015, when they captured the WWE Tag Team Championship, marking the peak of their run. However, shortly after their title reign, WWE split the team without a proper storyline payoff, halting their momentum. Though they reunited briefly later on, the spark never fully returned. Both men were eventually released from the company at different times, but fans still fondly remember The Prime Time Players for their entertaining dynamic and untapped potential as one of the most charismatic teams of their era.
6. DIY
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa formed DIY in NXT in 2015. They won the NXT Tag Team Championships and delivered critically acclaimed matches. WWE showcased them as a technically skilled, high-energy team. In 2017, Ciampa turned on Gargano, ending the team. The betrayal sparked one of NXT’s most intense feuds and their breakup occurred at the peak of their popularity. WWE has now reunited them as a long-term tag team on the SmackDown brand and their initial run remains a highlight of modern NXT tag wrestling.
5. The Mega Powers
Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage formed The Mega Powers in 1987, managed by Savage's wife, Miss Elizabeth. They engaged in high-profile matches against major factions and top stars. WWE highlighted their alliance through televised segments and pay-per-view storylines. The team reached its peak during events leading up to WrestleMania V for the WWE title. Tension over Savage's wife caused their split, creating one of WWE’s most memorable feuds. The team never held a tag title, but their partnership left a lasting impact.
4. The Authors of Pain
Akam and Rezar formed The Authors of Pain in NXT in 2016 under Paul Ellering’s management. They captured the NXT Tag Team Championships and remained undefeated for months. WWE promoted them to Raw in 2018, where they won the Raw Tag Team Championships. Their combination of size, strength, and teamwork made them dominant competitors. However, WWE split the team in 2020 when Rezar took time off, ending their run abruptly. The duo never returned as a permanent tag team and their breakup cut short one of WWE’s most physically imposing modern teams.
3. Rated-RKO
Edge and Randy Orton formed Rated-RKO in 2006 during a feud with D-Generation X. They captured the World Tag Team Championship and held multiple high-profile victories. WWE booked them as a dominant heel team across Raw. Their teamwork combined Orton’s calculated offense with Edge’s opportunistic style. In 2007, WWE quietly disbanded the duo due to brand switches and storyline shifts. Fans praised their chemistry and timing.
2. The Shield
Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose debuted as The Shield in 2012. They attacked top stars like John Cena and Ryback to establish dominance. The group won multiple WWE Tag Team Championships and maintained a long undefeated streak in six-man matches. In 2014, Seth Rollins turned on his teammates to join The Authority featuring Triple H and Randy Orton. Moreover, the company split the team at the height of their popularity. Later reunions in 2017 and 2019 never matched their original dominance. Their betrayal remains one of WWE’s most shocking moments.
1. The Undisputed Era
Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Bobby Fish, and Roderick Strong formed The Undisputed Era in NXT in 2017. They dominated the brand, winning multiple tag and singles championships. The team held the NXT Tag Team Championships and contributed to key faction storylines. In 2021, Adam Cole betrayed Kyle O’Reilly at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. WWE ended the stable after the betrayal, preventing them from transitioning to the main roster together. The breakup cut short a period of dominance and their legacy remains one of NXT’s most decorated groups.
